I have RA. can I still get Volbella in lips and Botox on forehead

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I also want to microneedle. Will my RA hold me back?

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes. You should be fine getting Botox and Volbella with rheumatoid arthritis. Make sure to give your plastic surgeon a full medical history and I would avoid doing any treatments if or when you have a flare up. Hope this helps.

Linda J. Banta, MD · Answer

As long as your RA is well-controlled, there is no contra-indication.  Always discuss  your medications and your symptoms with your doctor before having any kind of cosmetic procedure.   I have treated  many patients with auto-immune diseases and they have all done well.

Faiyaaz Kalimullah, MD, FAAD · Answer

This is an excellent question.  There should not be any contraindication to receiving Botox or Volbella treatments if your rheumatoid arthritis is under control - I have treated patients with a history of well-controlled autoimmune diseases with a variety of fillers without an issues.  As always, I would recommend discussing your full medical history and medications with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon during your consultation.  Best of luck!

Joseph Franklin, MD · Answer

As long as you are not having an active flare of your Rheumatoid Arthritis, Botox and fillers (like Volbella) should be fine.   I recently spoke with Allergan (the company that makes Botox and Volbella) to ask the question about a patient of mine with scleroderma.  There were no treatment contraindications to the products with regards to patients with well controlled autoimmune diseases.  Hope that helps.

Harriet Comite, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for this question and legitimate concern.  RA can be a troubling condition.
However, there should be NO CONTRAINDICATIONS to getting treated with Botox and/or Volbella in your lips.
I do recommend two things.  One, that you discuss this with your Rheumatologist prior to your injection appointment; and two, that the Board Certified Dermatologist doing the injections is fully aware of your RA diagnosis. 
There should be no changes in your preparation for, or care following, the treatment with Botox and Volbella.
Best of luck to you ....

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